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©Lenovo China 2008
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Lenovo
IdeaPad Y450
User Guide User Guide V1.0 V1.0
TM
New World. New Thinking.
www.lenovo.com
P/N: 147002240
Printed in China
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Y450 UserGuide V1.0 EN cover_2-3 Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the following: • Chapter 6. Safety, use, and care information on page 59. • Appendix D. Notices on page 110. • OneKey Rescue System User Guide included in the package with this publication. If your product is not working correctly, DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE STORE. For technical assistance, contact a Lenovo support specialist 24 hours a day by calling toll free 1-877-4 LENOVO (1-877-4
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Y450 UserGuide V1.0 EN.book Page 1 Tuesday, December 16, 2008 5:52 PM ENERGY STAR model information ® ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy aimed at saving money and protecting the environment through energy efficient products and practices. ® Lenovo is proud to offer our customers products with an ENERGY STAR compliant designation. Lenovo computers of the following machine types, if the ENERGY STAR mark is affixed, ha
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Y450 UserGuide V1.0 EN.book Page 2 Tuesday, December 16, 2008 5:52 PM For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit http://www.energystar.gov. Lenovo encourages you to make efficient use of energy an integral part of your day-to-day operations. To help in this endeavor, Lenovo has preset the following power-management features to take effect when your computer has been inactive for a specified duration: Table 1. ENERGY STAR power-management features, by operating system ® ® Windows XP Wind
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Y450 UserGuide V1.0 EN.book Page 3 Tuesday, December 16, 2008 5:52 PM Explanation of hard disk capacity Dear user, While using your computer, you may discover that the nominal hard disk capacity indicated is somewhat different from the disk capacity displayed by the operating system. For example, a nominal 40GB hard disk will appear as less than 40GB in the operating system. This discrepancy is not an error in hard disk installation nor any other problem, but a normal phenomenon of compu
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Y450 UserGuide V1.0 EN.book Page 4 Tuesday, December 16, 2008 5:52 PM If a portion of the hard disk space has been used for some specific purpose, then the capacity indicated by the operating system will be even less than X × 0.931 GB. II. A portion of the hard disk space is used for specific purposes Lenovo computers come with preinstalled OneKey™ Rescue System, so the hard disk has a special portion partitioned before delivery, which is used to store hard disk mirror and OneKey Rescue S
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Y450 UserGuide V1.0 EN.book Page i Tuesday, December 16, 2008 5:52 PM Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer .................................................... 1 Top view.................................................................................................................1 Left-side view ........................................................................................................3 Right-side view ..............................................................
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Y450 UserGuide V1.0 EN.book Page ii Tuesday, December 16, 2008 5:52 PM Contents Connecting a headphone and audio device ...................................................39 Connecting an external microphone................................................................41 Connecting Bluetooth enabled devices (specific models only) .....................42 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting............................................................................ 43 Frequently asked questions ......
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Y450 UserGuide V1.0 EN.book Page iii Tuesday, December 16, 2008 5:52 PM Contents Appendix D. Notices ..................................................................................... 110 Notices................................................................................................................110 Wireless related information...........................................................................113 Electronic emissions notices................................................
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Y450 UserGuide V1.0 EN.book Page 1 Thursday, December 18, 2008 9:54 AM Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the actual product. 1 Y450
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Y450 UserGuide V1.0 EN.book Page 2 Friday, January 16, 2009 10:47 AM Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Wireless LAN antennas An isotropic antenna system is built into the display. Integrated camera ............................................................................ 22 Array microphone (built-in) The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple audio recordings. Computer display The color display with LED-backlit technology provides cl
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Y450 UserGuide V1.0 EN.book Page 3 Thursday, December 18, 2008 9:54 AM Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3
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Y450 UserGuide V1.0 EN.book Page 4 Thursday, December 18, 2008 9:54 AM Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Security keyhole Your computer comes with a security keyhole. You can purchase a security cable and lock to fit this keyhole. Note: Before purchasing any security product, verify that it is compatible with this type of security keyhole. VGA port ........................................................................................... 37 HDMI™ port ...........................
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Y450 UserGuide V1.0 EN.book Page 5 Thursday, December 18, 2008 9:54 AM Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
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Y450 UserGuide V1.0 EN.book Page 6 Thursday, December 18, 2008 9:54 AM Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer IEEE 1394 connector ....................................................................... 34 eSATA port ....................................................................................... 33 Optical drive ..................................................................................... 19 AC power adapter jack Connect the power adapter here to supply power to the compu
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Y450 UserGuide V1.0 EN.book Page 7 Thursday, December 18, 2008 9:54 AM Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
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Y450 UserGuide V1.0 EN.book Page 8 Thursday, December 18, 2008 9:54 AM Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer System status indicators Microphone jack (external) ............................................................. 41 Headphone jack (S/PDIF) (external) ............................................... 39 Memory card slot ............................................................................. 20 Integrated wireless device switch Use this switch to disable the wireless radio
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Y450 UserGuide V1.0 EN.book Page 9 Thursday, December 18, 2008 9:54 AM Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9
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Y450 UserGuide V1.0 EN.book Page 10 Thursday, December 18, 2008 9:54 AM Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Battery latch - spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. When you insert a battery pack, this latch automatically secures the battery in place. To remove the battery, hold this latch in the unlocked position. Battery latch - manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual battery latch to
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Chapter 2. Using your computer Using the touchpad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The touchpad consists of a pad and two click buttons at the bottom of the keyboard. To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move. The functions of the left and right click buttons correspond to those of the left and right
